Set Up Signboards To Warn Drivers
By Hussin HJ

Bandar Seri Begawan - The tragic loss of human life due to road accidents in the Sultanate is a combination of human negligence, bad road conditions and weather.

The horrific fatal accident reported in the Bulletin yesterday invokes painful memories of a similar accident that occurred several months ago when an elderly man succumbed to his injuries after the vehicle he was driving collided with another car causing it to flip over and land on its side.

The accident happened just a few metres away from yesterday's accident.

The recent accident prompts questions as to what actions must be taken by respective agencies to bring down the grim fatality figures on Brunei roads.

While weather conditions cannot be blamed for all road accidents, slippery roads do contribute to accidents, especially if road users are not vigilant.

Members of the public urged concerned parties to take remedial actions such as setting up signboards warning road users to reduce their speed when approaching accident-prone areas. They also called for an increase in inspection and maintenance of road surfaces to ensure they are free of patches or bumps, which could compromise driving conditions. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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